Academic calendar
Dedicated Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Dedicated Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Integrated Fall Semester 2026Bachelors 1st Semester 2026-2027Masters of Arts 1st Semester 2026-2027
- Academic Masters 2026-2027
- Dedicated Spring Semester 2027
- Integrated Spring Semester 2027Bachelors 2nd Semester 2026-2027Masters of Arts 2nd Semester 2026-2027
- Dedicated Summer Session 2027 (Rome)
Campus language
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A
- Appello
- Standard Italian university term for a formal exam session, universally used by students to refer to their testing dates.
C
- Consulta
- Short for 'Consulta degli Studenti,' the official student council that represents student voices and ideas to the administration.
- CX
- Short for Campus X, the housing provider and residence complex popular with NABA students.
D
- DSU
- The 'Diritto allo Studio Universitario' office which manages student benefits, including scholarships and subsidized services.
L
- Learning by doing
- The Academy's official educational motto, used by students to describe the hands-on, project-based teaching style typical of NABA.
M
- Mensa
- The common Italian term for the campus cafeteria or canteen located within the Darwin complex.
- MilanHousing
- The affiliated housing service and web portal that students use to find and book private or shared apartments near campus.
- MYNABA
- The student intranet portal used for managing enrollment, checking grades, and accessing administrative documents.
S
- Sbatti
- A Milanese slang term meaning 'effort' or 'hassle,' used by students when discussing heavy workloads or administrative tasks.
T
- The Corner
- The official three-story campus bar and restaurant that serves as the main social and dining hub.
V
- Villaggio
- The 'Villaggio managed by CX,' a permanent student housing complex in the Scalo Romana district formerly used for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ATM
- Azienda Trasporti Milanesi, the city's transport provider; students typically purchase a monthly 'ATM card' for metro and tram travel.
- Building A
- The main administrative hub on the Milan campus, housing the housing assistance desk and student life office on the ground floor.
- Codice Fiscale
- The Italian tax identification number essential for students to sign housing contracts, open bank accounts, or get an ATM pass.
- Darwin
- The common name for the Milan campus complex, derived from its location on Via Carlo Darwin.
- NABA Card
- The multi-purpose student ID used for campus building access, library services, and obtaining local student discounts.
- Permesso
- Shorthand for the 'Permesso di Soggiorno' (residence permit), the primary legal document required for non-EU students residing in Milan.
- Student Lounge
- A dedicated indoor area for students to eat and relax, equipped with microwaves and study seating.
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- Student Lounge
- the_corner_campus_bar_restaurant
- The Corner – Campus Bar & Restaurant
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Dedicated Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.